As a student of psychology, the mind and human behavior often manifest in my artwork. My photographic work evokes powerful reactions from viewers, such as the feeling of being mesmerized, confused, and in awe. I employ abstraction to create liminal space with deep saturated blacks and vibrant pops of color. I embrace that my work can be overwhelming and through this, hope to awaken an alternative consciousness.

My research examines the moon, a symbol present in religion, astrology and astrological signs, the occult or witchcraft, and in folklore. Utilizing library books and databases enhanced my knowledge and understanding of the subject matters I am interested in photographing. An abundance of literature across disciplines recognizes the moon as a symbol of femininity, virginity, and purity. The moon is often obscured unless it is a full moon, in fact even in its fullness, a side of the moon is never seen from Earth. The moon appears literally and metaphorically in my photographs represented by bright white orbs and tiny crescents. The orb also references the pupil and ocular parts of the human eye as well as the camera lens and its mechanism of capturing light.

I am creating an interdisciplinary practice where science and art overlap in photography which at its inception was surrounded by controversy because it was seen as too reliant on technology to be considered an artform. I strive for my art to perplex viewers, hold their attention, and allow them to have a sensory experience. Viewers are meant to experience my work, feel engulfed by the imagery, and interact with it, by turning the pages of my hand made photo books or visually examining the large hanging metal photographs. Generally, art is not meant to be touched, museums and galleries traditionally encourage only visual interaction. Through my art I want to question and challenge these restrictions. Accessibility is something I have been pondering as an artist and consider when creating my work.

At the end of the day art is meant to be enjoyed, immersive, make a point, and often even change the way we think. I am an artist, not just to express myself or identity, but to communicate with others. My artistic practice is part of my soul, and maybe there are no words fully describe the relationship I have to my art, it is my hope that my photographs do this. The act of problem solving through art making, to make sense of the world around us, is what keeps my life interesting and meaningful.